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Bellevue Residents Pushback Against City’s Proposed ‘Slush Fund’
Episode 130
The Bellevue City Council is receiving pushback from residents over a transportation benefit district that, if funded as proposed, would generate an additional $10 million in sales tax revenue. While…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Bodycam Video: SPD Officer Heard Laughing About Woman Hit, Killed by Cop Car
Episode 129
The Seattle Office of Police Accountability is investigating footage of a police officer who made light of a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a Seattle police vehicle in January. The Seattle P…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
WA Electrical Contractors Jolted by New Law They Say Favors Big Contractors, Unions
Episode 128
Legislation passed this session and signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee was intended to boost the number of electricians in Washington state. Some small electrical contractors, however, argue the new …
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
WA’s Third Quarterly Carbon Auction Brings in More Than $541 Million
Episode 127
Washington state’s third quarterly auction of emissions allowances under the cap-and-trade program established by the Climate Commitment Act brought in more than $541 million, according to a Wednesda…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
669 Seattle Police Officers Have Resigned Since 2019
Episode 126
Since 2019, the Seattle Police Department has had 669 officers resign, according to data obtained by the SPD. The total number of deployable officers has now shrunk down to less than 900, according t…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
‘We’re Gonna Catch ‘Em’: Seattle Police Respond to August Uptick in Robberies
Episode 125
The Seattle Police Department is continuing investigations into an increase in robberies in the city’s South Precinct. According to the department, there have been 14 reported incidents of pattern ro…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Spokane Anti-Camping Initiative Sees Little Opposition in Court, Voters’ Pamphlet
Episode 124
Spokane Superior Court Judge Tony Hazel has cleared the way for a ballot initiative that would ban camping within 1,000 feet of places like schools, playgrounds and child care facilities to appear on…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
WA AG Advised Utilities Commission to Conceal Carbon Tax Impact on Energy Rates
Episode 123
Earlier this month, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved a request by Puget Sound Energy to increase its natural gas rates to cover the costs of the state’s cap-and-trade p…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
22 WA Counties Sue State for Refusal to Provide Behavioral Health Treatment
Episode 122
A coalition of 22 Washington state counties and the Washington State Association of Counties are suing the Washington Department of Social and Health Services over the department's administration of …
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Police Arrest Two for Burglary in Gray Fire Evacuation Zone Around Medical Lake
Episode 121
When most of the county comes together during times of public crisis like the wildfires currently ravaging the countryside, the Spokane County Sheriff’s department wants residents to be aware that no…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago